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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792,176.40, 2,688,264.60 and 796,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792,176.40, 2,688,264.60 and 796,848.40 is: 1,195,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792,176.40 : 2,688,264.60 = 796,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792,176.40/2,688,264.60 = 796,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792,176.40x = 2,688,264.60 × 796,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792,176.40x = 2,142,139,345,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,139,345,286.64/1,792,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,272.60

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